It has perhaps never been more important to implement winter money saving tips. The cost of living is expensive, bills are going through the roof and support is being cut. With the cold season on the way, it is integral that we find ways to save money in winter. Let’s look at some tangible tips that can really help you through the season to come.
Change Energy Tarriffs
The main area we’re going to be focussed on here is the price of energy bills. We’re all going to need to warm up in some way, shape or form this winter. When it is cold outside, it can quickly become cold inside and so we want to make sure when we do heat our homes, we’re getting the best possible price for our energy bills. There isn’t a lot of choice out there at the moment, with many of us being on the price cap. But you might be able to find a tariff which is slightly cheaper than the price cap. This can help you lock in for 12 months or so at a specific rate.
Layer Up
In order to avoid having to put too much heating into our home, or at least delay when we switch it on, we need to layer up. This is a great way to save money in winter as rather than depending on the warmth from radiators, we layer up during the day and at night too. An extra pair of socks can provide the insulation you need to stay cosy during the chilly evenings.
Heat Specific Rooms
If you do switch on your central heating, be sure to only heat the rooms you are in. There is little point in having a radiator throwing out heat in a spare room that no one really utilises. If you work from home, maybe consider an office heater rather than having the full system on during the day. Utilise your thermostat too, to only have the heating on when you need it.
Get Out Of The House
If we are not in the house, we don’t need to heat it. Find places to go that are warm. We’re thinking of council buildings such as libraries. Museums, coffee shops, churches. Maybe it’s even cheaper to join a coworking space than to heat your own property. Visit loved ones and friends. These ideas can all help you save money in winter.
Christmas Day
For many of us, winter means the celebration of Christmas Day. We need to remember that this is just one day and we don’t want to get ourselves into a financial situation we’re going to regret for the months to come. By living within our means, and also celebrating the season within our means, we can be sure to have fun without a financial hangover well into the New Year.
We need to remember that we need to live. We need to enjoy ourselves and there is a lot of fun to be had in the winter months. However, we don’t need to spend a lot of money to do that. With energy bills being a haemorrhage to people’s finances, it’s important to focus on areas where we can save, watch our spending and plan for these cold months. You can also plan for the winter throughout the year by putting a little bit of money away, if possible.
